St. James Park (Bronx)

St. James Park is a public park in Fordham, Bronx, New York City.^[1][2] It is located in between Jerome Avenue and Creston Avenue. New York City purchased the land on September 13, 1897, graded it, and created the park.^[3] It is named after the neighboring St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House.^[4] A recreation center, originally for senior citizens, was built in the park in 1974.^[4]

St. James Park
View from a nearby 4 train
Type	Municipal park
Location	Fordham, The Bronx, New York
Coordinates	40°51′54″N 73°53′52″W
Area	11.39 acres (4.61 ha)
Opened	September 13, 1897; 127 years ago (1897-09-13)
Etymology	St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House
Owned by	New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Status	open all year
Public transit access	New York City Subway: ​ at Fordham Road at Fordham Road New York City Bus: Bx1, Bx2, Bx9, Bx10, Bx12, Bx12 SBS, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, BxM4 Metro-North Railroad:      Harlem Line and      New Haven Line at Fordham
Facilities	recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts, handball (American)
Website	www.nycgovparks.org/parks/st-james-park